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Jeb Handwerger: China isn’t slowing down, it’s buying up (resources, that is)

Headlines about a Chinese economic slowdown may get good web traffic, but the real story is that China is buying up uranium and other resources around the world.

The Energy Report | March 18, 2014 | 10:59 pm

The ocean floor is rare earth miners new frontier—report

Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits, with other seven waiting approval soon.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 2:26 pm

China’s stake in rare earths market shrinking

In 2010 the Asian nation covered 97.6% of worldwide demand; today, is down to about 92%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 10:50 am

Scientists find way to turn base metal into precious one

More than conquering the age-old quest to turn base metals into precious ones, these scientists are applying modern day alchemy to build the next-generation of fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 12:14 pm

South Africa approves law that gives state a 20% of oil, mining firms

The new law also lets the state to acquire an unspecified additional share at an “agreed price,” among other debated changes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 5:48 pm

Paul Adams: Investor-friendly Australian projects around the world

Rather than shoot for the stars, Paul Adams of DJ Carmichael argues that junior miners should focus on more modest projects best suited to maximizing shareholder value.

The Mining Report | March 11, 2014 | 3:43 pm

More than 25,000 investors and mining types walked into PDAC. The result was. . .realistic

PDAC curse or blessing? Fresh from the Letter Writer Presentations track at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, The Gold Report asked thought leaders to share their impressions from the annual minefest.

The Gold Report | March 10, 2014 | 11:03 pm

CHART OF THE DAY: Attendance at the industry’s biggest shindig and the mood of miners

A drop.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 10, 2014 | 10:15 pm

Molycorp shares jump on full year results, outlook

Molycorp says the Chlor-Alkali plant at its Mountain Pass, California rare earth mine is now operational, which should see it reach cash-flow break-even this year.

Frik Els | March 3, 2014 | 9:31 pm

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